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The MAROON Vol. 65, No. 23 Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 April 3,1987 Officials: handicap plans confused By Chuck Lee Assistant News Editor In September 1984, handicapped members of the Loyola community had reasons to be optimistic. Loyola had formed three subcommittees to study the special needs of blacks, women and the handicapped. It appeared that, finally, not only would physical barriers for the handicapped be removed,but the emotional,spiritual and vocational needs of this minority would be addressed. At some point, however, the original subcommittee disbanded without making formal recommendations, and a standing Committee on Handicapped Concerns created to replace the subcommittee stopped meeting. Little progress has been made in the two-and-a-half years since discussions began, according to members of the original subcommittee. "After the first semester, I didn't see any direct changes," said Sally Bickerstaff, a sociology junior on permanent crutches who served on the subcommittee."I don't think, frankly, that committee recommendations were followed up at all," said the Rev. John Keller, S.J., director of minority recruitment and retention at Loyola's law school. Keller is a member of the standing committee and is confined to a wheelchair. Keller said the standing committee has not met "in over a year." The most recent dated material available showed a meeting of the committee scheduled for Jan. 28,1986. No recommendations or reports have been documented or filed with administration officials. "I never received any recommendations," said Vincent P. Knipfing, vice president for Student Affairs. The Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., university president, said he could not remember receiving any recommendalionsAnalysis Photo by Mary Roes Foreign students feel no prejudice By Jeff Slade Staff writer Despite a growing number of racial incidents at college campuses across the country toward minority students, international students at Loyola report no such problems. "We take the same classes, we're treated the same," said Mario Escalona, history sophomore, "there's no reason to see anything different." According to Loyola's fall 1986 statistics, there are 322 Hispanic students on campus. Some of them believe that their numbers ease the adjustment to campus life. "There might have been problems for the first Latins who came here, but now there are so many," said Tito Balzac, a management sophomore from Puerto Rico. Balzac said there may be some prejudice on campus, but "it's not outright expressed." Carlos Alvarez, business junior, agreed that the atmosphere at Loyola is friendly to Hispanics, although fraternities lend to snub them. Balzac added that the friendliest fraternity is the banned Pi Kappa Theta organization. Alvarez said the racial situation for Hispanics is "different than [the situation] for black students," who have had to struggle for generations in American society. Balzac and Alvarez agreed that Latins in America are able to view this struggle from the outside. "Thank God," Alvarez added. They also said that as Puerto Ricans their situation is different than that of other Hispanics. "For us, it's not as much of a change from home," Balzac said. Alvarez said Puerto Rico is more Americanized, and has a greater mix of races and classes than other Latin countries. French language junior Rina Garcia, also from Puerto Rico, said, "I don't care about racists - if people don't bother me. I don't bother them. If you're my friend , fine. That's it." "Our background is not as complex as black students'," she said. Garcia said that because of the situations blacks have faced in the past, many of them have become defensive in their dealings with whites. Hanna Striem, an international business freshman from Panama, said Hispanic students are treated well at Loyola and that international students tend to come together because they are all in a similar situation. Malaysian students form another significant minority on campus, and their views are mixed on the Loyola social environmentDennis Chang, physics junior, and Mohdamin Tamat, economics sophomore, said they have no problems here, although Americans' lack of knowledge sometimes amuses them. Loyola named most endowed Jesuit school By Alicia Clemens Assistant News Editor Loyola's annual endowment is the largest of any Jesuit college or university in the United States, according to the March 1987's Higher Education Report from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Endowment represents the financial resources of the university other than annual revenue from tuition, room and board. Endowment is invested capital, and the income from this investment helps meet operating expenses. At Loyola, the major portion of the endowment comes from WWL stations and property owned by Loyola. "Endowment helps to keep our tuition low," said John L. Eckholdt, vice president for Business and Finance. "Our tuition is substantially lower than other private universities of our caliber." He verified Loyola's figures in the report. The combination of endowment and tuition maintains quality at Loyola, said the Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., university president. Loyola spends $10,000 a student per year, Carter said. "We charge $5,200," he said. "The more broadcast money we have, the less the tuition." Endowment money is used only for university operations, Carter said, not construction. Loyola ranked first in endowment with $238 million, followed by Loyola of Chicago with $220 million, Georgetown with $174 million, St. Louis with $120 million and Boston College with $102 million. See Handicapped/ page 7 See International/ page 6 SGA election preview, see page 4

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The MAROON Vol. 65, No. 23 Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 April 3,1987 Officials: handicap plans confused By Chuck Lee Assistant News Editor In September 1984, handicapped members of the Loyola community had reasons to be optimistic. Loyola had formed three subcommittees to study the special needs of blacks, women and the handicapped. It appeared that, finally, not only would physical barriers for the handicapped be removed,but the emotional,spiritual and vocational needs of this minority would be addressed. At some point, however, the original subcommittee disbanded without making formal recommendations, and a standing Committee on Handicapped Concerns created to replace the subcommittee stopped meeting. Little progress has been made in the two-and-a-half years since discussions began, according to members of the original subcommittee. "After the first semester, I didn't see any direct changes," said Sally Bickerstaff, a sociology junior on permanent crutches who served on the subcommittee."I don't think, frankly, that committee recommendations were followed up at all," said the Rev. John Keller, S.J., director of minority recruitment and retention at Loyola's law school. Keller is a member of the standing committee and is confined to a wheelchair. Keller said the standing committee has not met "in over a year." The most recent dated material available showed a meeting of the committee scheduled for Jan. 28,1986. No recommendations or reports have been documented or filed with administration officials. "I never received any recommendations," said Vincent P. Knipfing, vice president for Student Affairs. The Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., university president, said he could not remember receiving any recommendalionsAnalysis Photo by Mary Roes Foreign students feel no prejudice By Jeff Slade Staff writer Despite a growing number of racial incidents at college campuses across the country toward minority students, international students at Loyola report no such problems. "We take the same classes, we're treated the same," said Mario Escalona, history sophomore, "there's no reason to see anything different." According to Loyola's fall 1986 statistics, there are 322 Hispanic students on campus. Some of them believe that their numbers ease the adjustment to campus life. "There might have been problems for the first Latins who came here, but now there are so many," said Tito Balzac, a management sophomore from Puerto Rico. Balzac said there may be some prejudice on campus, but "it's not outright expressed." Carlos Alvarez, business junior, agreed that the atmosphere at Loyola is friendly to Hispanics, although fraternities lend to snub them. Balzac added that the friendliest fraternity is the banned Pi Kappa Theta organization. Alvarez said the racial situation for Hispanics is "different than [the situation] for black students," who have had to struggle for generations in American society. Balzac and Alvarez agreed that Latins in America are able to view this struggle from the outside. "Thank God," Alvarez added. They also said that as Puerto Ricans their situation is different than that of other Hispanics. "For us, it's not as much of a change from home," Balzac said. Alvarez said Puerto Rico is more Americanized, and has a greater mix of races and classes than other Latin countries. French language junior Rina Garcia, also from Puerto Rico, said, "I don't care about racists - if people don't bother me. I don't bother them. If you're my friend , fine. That's it." "Our background is not as complex as black students'," she said. Garcia said that because of the situations blacks have faced in the past, many of them have become defensive in their dealings with whites. Hanna Striem, an international business freshman from Panama, said Hispanic students are treated well at Loyola and that international students tend to come together because they are all in a similar situation. Malaysian students form another significant minority on campus, and their views are mixed on the Loyola social environmentDennis Chang, physics junior, and Mohdamin Tamat, economics sophomore, said they have no problems here, although Americans' lack of knowledge sometimes amuses them. Loyola named most endowed Jesuit school By Alicia Clemens Assistant News Editor Loyola's annual endowment is the largest of any Jesuit college or university in the United States, according to the March 1987's Higher Education Report from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Endowment represents the financial resources of the university other than annual revenue from tuition, room and board. Endowment is invested capital, and the income from this investment helps meet operating expenses. At Loyola, the major portion of the endowment comes from WWL stations and property owned by Loyola. "Endowment helps to keep our tuition low," said John L. Eckholdt, vice president for Business and Finance. "Our tuition is substantially lower than other private universities of our caliber." He verified Loyola's figures in the report. The combination of endowment and tuition maintains quality at Loyola, said the Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., university president. Loyola spends $10,000 a student per year, Carter said. "We charge $5,200," he said. "The more broadcast money we have, the less the tuition." Endowment money is used only for university operations, Carter said, not construction. Loyola ranked first in endowment with $238 million, followed by Loyola of Chicago with $220 million, Georgetown with $174 million, St. Louis with $120 million and Boston College with $102 million. See Handicapped/ page 7 See International/ page 6 SGA election preview, see page 4